ROBBIE FOWLER scored the winner at Blackburn - and then admitted he is still "in the dark" about the possibility of a new contract.

Fowler returned to Anfield in January and is looking for a contract to stay at his home town club beyond the end of the season.

The 31-year-old has been in fine form recently as he tries to persuade boss Rafael Benitez to offer him a new deal, and his strike in the 1-0 Premiership win against Rovers was his fourth in five games.

Fowler said: "People keep on asking me, but I'm as much in the dark as everyone else - and all I can do is score goals.

"I've not finished that many games. But it's the manager's prerogative - he's got a decision to make, and if he doesn't think I'm fit enough it's up to him."

Benitez has not decided whether he will retain Fowler but admitted: "If he continues scoring goals it will be easy.

"He's working hard because he loves Liverpool. He knows my ideas and he will continue working.

"If I say 'no' it will be difficult for me - but he would understand. If I say 'yes' if he continues scoring goals it will be easier for me, him and the fans."

Fowler's winner was somewhat controversial, with Djibril Cisse in an offside position during the build-up.

Although Cisse instinctively moved towards the ball, he did not touch it - allowing Fernando Morientes to run through and set up Fowler.

"I've not known what's happened; Djibs was probably in an offside position, but thankfully the goal stood," Fowler added.

Blackburn boss Mark Hughes believes there is too much confusion over the offside law.

"The ball's thrown in, and he makes movement towards the ball - so in my view he is interfering with play," said Hughes.

"The law is very unclear, and it's very difficult to hold a defensive line."

Benitez was pleased with the manner of the victory, adding: "We worked very hard. They put us under pressure with long balls, but we created clear chances.

"The four defenders worked hard, and it was our idea to stay deep and not allow Paul Dickov and Craig Bellamy to run at us."